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3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Comptroller says 2025 successes include pre-paid pensions and higher credit ratings for the State of Illinois

Susana Mendoza, IL State Comptroller, spoke on pre-paid pension payments and higher credit ratings for IL.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Memorial Health and HSHS impose temporary visitor restrictions

Respiratory illness spikes cause HSHS and Memorial Health to restrict visitor rules for a short time.

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) is congratulated by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bears’ heartbreaking loss to 49ers costs them chance at top seed in NFC playoffs

“It’s frustrating,” Williams said. “You don’t want to lose a game ever. And then also, in that position, having a shot at the end is all you can ask for on this moment. But we’ve got to do better job overall.”

Illinois football head coach Brett Bielema talks about Illinois' upcoming appearance in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl prior an NCAA college basketball game between Nebraska and Illinois Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tennessee and Illinois set for Music City Bowl with each team missing starters

Illinois coach Bret Bielema said bowls still create great memories for players and their families even in this changing landscape.

Jack, described as a mixed-breed mutt by his owner Shelley, keeps in stride on their afternoon walk in sleet and freezing rain, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

A bomb cyclone brings blizzards and dangerous wind chills to the Midwest

The storm brought blizzard conditions, treacherous travel and widespread power outages to parts of the Plains and Great Lakes on Monday as sharply colder air, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain swept through.

3 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Debbie — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

"...a chill, affectionate senior who deserves to be relaxing in her forever home."

3 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Boss — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Friendly, and "waiting way too long for a fresh start."

3 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Pine — APL Cat of the Week

“Soft Paws, No Claws.”

3 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Eleven — APL Dog of the Week

Eleven has "a deep love for her people."

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tentative agreement reached between ECHL and Players’ Association

The Bloomington Bison's Friday night game at Iowa was canceled because of the strike.

3 weeks ago in Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Prepare pets for New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks

Warm weather and fireworks can add extra stress for pets as families ring in the new year.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Explosions shake homes, man arrested for detonating tannerite in Macon Co.

Authorities say Major admitted to detonating the Tannerite on his property but showed little concern for the impact the explosions were having on neighboring homes.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories